The truth of the matter is, some tools are much more valuable for some companies than they are for others. This is typically based on the level of need you have for it. Sometimes, a company is just too big or too small for a certain tool to be of much value at all. In this case, a question that often gets asked is whether a business phone system has much merit for a smaller business.

Why should a Small Business get a Business Phone System?

An idea that a lot of small business owners have is that because they are small, there is simply no need for them to invest in a business phone system. After all, if all you have is a handful of employees, why should you need to worry about having the cream of the crop of phone systems? You could perhaps argue that you work fine without it, and that could be true, but most importantly, you need to be more forward-thinking than that. The problem with that kind of mindset is that it doesn’t afford you the possibility of advancing your business. As a result, it is that much more important that you look into a business phone system; if you don’t think you need it now, just consider it planning for when you do end up needing it.  [Read more…]

When you’re self-employed, there are days that retirement sounds like a dream come true. Others, it feels like a pipe dream. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed at the thought of dropping your income and living solely off a savings account. Whether you’re the sole provider for your family or you bring in the secondary income, you can prepare to retire the way you want by starting now.

Contribute To A Roth IRA

If you’re self-employed and run a small business, it’s highly likely that you don’t have a 401(k) that you’re able to contribute to each month. You’re also not getting the company match because, well, you are the company. There is a strong alternative to a 401(k) in a Roth IRA.  [Read more…]

There are few areas of your business that require collaborative working as much as your marketing department, not only with each other but with all other areas of the company. For example, if the marketing department doesn’t promote the products or services you provide, income is going to be pretty minimal, and your business isn’t going to last very long. At the same time, they need to work alongside Accounting and Finance to ensure a good return on investment for any paid promotions. If you are a large team or perhaps have some of your employees working remotely or at home, it can be a little harder to work as effectively, but here are some things you can do to help streamline this. 

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